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California Appellate Decision Solidifies Rule on Standing for Opposing Motions for Summary Judgment by Co-Defendants

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The Second Appellate District’s recent opinion in Bean v. City of Thousand Oaks confirmed a clear rule that co-defendants may oppose another defendant’s motion for summary judgment (MSJ) even without having filed a...more

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Teacher’s $10 Million Jury Award in School Shooting Case Highlights Administrators’ Duties to Heed Violence Threats

An elementary school teacher shot by a six-year-old student was recently awarded $10 million in damages by a jury in Virginia, according to multiple reports. The case was brought against the former assistant principal, who...more

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What Is Defamation?

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Defamation refers to a false statement made about someone that injures their reputation. It is a type of tort that allows the injured party to seek compensation for damage caused to their reputation, emotional well-being, or...more

Morris James LLP

You Have Been Hurt in a Truck Accident. What’s Next? Do You Need a Lawyer?

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Truck accidents are often catastrophic events. These accidents involve heavy vehicles that are typically hauling even heavier cargo loads. Although any road accident has the potential to cause serious injury, when large...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

Investigating a Truck Accident in Florida: Collecting the Evidence You Need to Prove Your Legal Rights

When you have a claim for a truck accident in Florida, collecting the evidence you need is the first toward seeking the financial compensation you deserve. ...more

Marshall Dennehey

New York Appellate Division Grants Summary Judgment, Holding Driver With Right-of-Way Not Comparatively Negligent in Police...

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Brown v. City of Buffalo, No. 24-01627, 373, 238 N.Y.S.3d 358, 2025 N.Y. Slip Op. 03902, 2025 WL 1776988 (N.Y.A.D. 4 Dept., June 27, 2025) - The plaintiff brought this negligence action for damages after he sustained injuries...more

Goldberg Segalla

Court Grants Motion for Summary Judgment, Rules Plaintiff Failed to Show Defendant Intended to Harm Decedent

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Jurisdiction: United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana - Decedent Michael Dandry Jr. was employed in various positions by defendant, Avondale, between June 1971 and August 1971. During that time,...more

Stark & Stark

New Insights into Mild TBI: Distinct Brain Injury Patterns Found Even in Patients with Minimal Symptoms

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A groundbreaking study published in The American Journal of Neuroradiology (AJNR, November 2025) challenges long-held assumptions about mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). ...more

Maison Law

California Injuries Due to Negligent Security: Who is Liable?

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If you are the victim of a crime due to unsafe conditions on another’s property, you may wonder who is responsible. That’s the question at the heart of negligent security. When a property owner or business fails to provide...more

Marshall Dennehey

Pennsylvania Trial Court Holds Plaintiff’s Amended Complaint in Motor Vehicle Injury Case Met Specificity Requirements Under Pa....

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Brooks v. Shandor, 2025 WL 2093659 (Pa.Com.Pl.Civil Div.) - The plaintiff alleged in their amended complaint that they suffered “other injuries, the extent of which is not yet known.” The defendant raised a specificity...more

Freeman Mathis & Gary

Mental health warning signs at work: Can employers still rely on workers’ comp exclusivity?

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Following the recent decision in Rivas v. Benny’s Prime Chophouse, where the Illinois Appellate Court allowed a civil claim to proceed despite arguments that the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act (“Act”) barred recovery, the...more

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When a free meal becomes a legal minefield: Lessons from Rivas v. Benny’s Prime Chophouse

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A recent decision from the Illinois Appellate Court offers a cautionary tale for employers—particularly those in hospitality and food service—about the risks of informal workplace practices and the importance of consistency...more

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HOA Liability for Common Area Injuries in California

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A personal injury claim refers to a legal action brought by someone who has suffered an injury caused by another's negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct. A large number of California's roughly 50,000 Homeowners...more

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Understanding When Florida Law Allows You to Sue for Car Accident Injuries

Personal injury lawyers throughout the U.S. advertise with billboards and commercials showing car accidents. But Florida, like a handful of other states, has laws that restrict the ability of car accident victims to file a...more

Tyson & Mendes LLP

Pre-Event Liability Releases in California Cycling Events After Whitehead v. City of Oakland: Spinning Wheel Limitations

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The recent unanimous California Supreme Court opinion in Whitehead v. City of Oakland addressed the permissible scope of pre-event liability releases under Government Code §835 in cases involving injuries on public property....more

Goldberg Segalla

Order Granting Defendant Stephan Co’s Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction

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Court: Business and Consumer Court of Maine, Cumberland County - In this matter, Stephan Co. (“Stephan”) filed a motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction. The plaintiff, Jan Cuthbertson (“Plaintiff”), lives in...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

What Happens When You’re Offered a Settlement for Your Personal Injury?

When you’ve been hurt in a motor vehicle accident or other incident caused by someone else’s irresponsible actions, you often have the option to file a personal injury lawsuit to require the person who caused your injuries to...more

Oberheiden P.C.

Depo Provera Lawsuit: Litigation Update and Settlement Information

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Pfizer Inc. is facing a growing number of lawsuits from patients who received Depo Provera injections—including patients who received their last injection decades ago in some cases. Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone acetate)...more

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Massachusetts Federal District Court Grants Defendant Summary Judgment in Asbestos Case

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Court: United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts - Plaintiff Bruce K. Wright and per quod plaintiff Louise K. Wright allege Mr. Wright had asbestos exposure from working as a mechanic at multiple shops...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Workplace Mental Health: Strategies for Stress and Anxiety Relief

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From heavy workloads to news overloads and more, stressors everywhere can negatively impact the workplace. Understanding your legal obligations as an employer to accommodate mental-health-support requests and implementing...more

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Alabama Supreme Court Appellate Alert: Decisions from October 31, 2025

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The Alabama Supreme Court issued its weekly release list on Friday, October 31, which included the following orders and opinions of interest to the Alabama business community...more

Morris James LLP

Can Dupixent Cause Lymphoma? What Patients and Families Should Know

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When you start a medication like Dupixent (dupilumab), you expect relief from eczema or asthma, not the devastation of a cancer diagnosis. Yet growing medical evidence shows that some patients developed cutaneous T-cell...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

AvKARE Publishes Voluntary Recall Notice for BRS Over-the-Counter Eye Drops

The pharmaceutical retailer AvKARE has published a voluntary recall notice for five different types of eye drops previously available through the company’s online store. The recall involves products sold by BRS Analytical...more

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First Dupixent Lawsuit Filed Over Fatal Lymphoma: What It Means for Patients and Families

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The first known lawsuit has now been filed against the makers of Dupixent (dupilumab), alleging that the popular eczema and asthma drug caused or accelerated a deadly form of lymphoma....more

Oberheiden P.C.

Dupixent Lawsuit: Litigation Update and Settlement Information

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Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) is a rare and aggressive form of cancer that has been linked to the drug Dupixent in some cases. Dupixent is prescribed to asthma patients as well as for treatment of chronic obstructive...more

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